A common thread in the circular economy literature is the linear–circular contrast. This study
shows that the economy has always been a mix of circular and linear applications but in …

Nitrogen isotopic studies have the potential to shed light on the structure of ancient
ecosystems, agropastoral regimes, and human-environment interactions. Until relatively …

The spread of farming from western Asia to Europe had profound long-term social and
ecological impacts, but identification of the specific nature of Neolithic land management …

Animal manure has been used to manage soil fertility since the dawn of agriculture. It
provides plant nutrients and improves soil fertility. In the last decades, animal husbandry has …

The archaeological evidence for parasites in the Roman era is presented in order to
demonstrate the species present at that time, and highlight the health consequences for …

What can the stable isotope values of human and animal faeces tell us? This often under‐
appreciated waste product is gaining recognition across a variety of disciplines. Faecal …

Applying biochar to agricultural soils has the potential to sequester gigatons of carbon
dioxide each year, while also improving agricultural yields and remediating soil pollutants …

Dating agricultural terraces is a notoriously difficult problem for archaeologists. The frequent
occurrence of residual material in terrace soils and the potential for post-depositional …

The appearance of agriculture in the Fertile Crescent propelled the development of Western
civilization. Here we investigate the evolution of agronomic conditions in this region by …

It seemed like a good idea at the time. I had completed a monograph on the rock art of
Kilmartin a few years before and was curious to know how the motifs found on open-air rock …